LIVE: 2025 PBA Philippine Cup Semifinals – Game 3 – June 29
- TNT tries to go 3-0 against Rain or Shine Elasto Painters while San Miguel and Barangay Ginebra battle to break a deadlock in their own PBA Philippine Cup semifinals series on Sunday.
SCHEDULE: 2025 PBA Philippine Cup semifinals
June 29, Sunday – Smart Araneta Coliseum
- 5pm – TNT Tropang 5G vs Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
- 7:30pm – San Miguel Beermen vs Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings
PBA: Ginebra rides RJ Abarrientos’ late heroics in Game 3
Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings’ RJ Abarrientos during the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals Game 3 against San Miguel Beermen. –PBA IMAGES
MANILA, Philippines—RJ Abarrientos didn’t provide much spark early in Game 3 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals, but he delivered at the perfect time.
Abarrientos, who was quiet through three quarters, exploded in the fourth to give the Gin Kings a 2-1 lead over San Miguel Beermen in their best-of-seven series and bring them closer to a third straight Finals appearance.
“My coaches motivating me really helped me. All of them told me that if I had shots, take them. They don’t stop me,” said Abarrientos after the 100-90 win on Sunday. “My confidence doesn’t come from just me, it came from my teammates and coaches.”
PBA: RJ Abarrientos lifts Ginebra past San Miguel for 2-1 lead
Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings’ RJ Abarrientos during the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals Game 3 against San Miguel Beermen. –PBA IMAGES
RJ Abarrientos lit up for 18 of his 24 points in the fourth quarter as Barangay Ginebra downed San Miguel Beer, 100-90, on Sunday to take a 2-1 lead in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
The rookie guard was in the zone during that stretch, even beating the shot clock with a four-pointer as the Gin Kings managed to foil the Beermen’s comeback attempts and regain control of the series after losing Game 2.
It was Abarrientos’ best offensive game of the semifinals after averaging 4.5 points on 4-of-21 shooting in the previous two games against San Miguel.
RJ Abarrientos talks about his high-scoring night for Ginebra.
His 24 points were some of the biggest reasons for the Gin Kings going up 2-1 vs. the Beermen. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/CgV49GRnlV
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) June 29, 2025
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Ginebra coach Tim Cone and RJ Abarrientos after the momentous Game 3 win vs. San Miguel Beer. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/DqtYFtzuDQ
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) June 29, 2025
LIVE SCORES: San Miguel Beermen vs Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings
- FINAL: Barangay Ginebra gains a 2-1 lead over San Miguel Beer in their PBA Philippine Cup semifinal series after winning Game 3, 100-90
- Huge third quarter by Ginebra to put the Gin Kings up over Beermen, 71-64, entering the fourth quarter.
- HALFTIME: San Miguel Beer leads Ginebra after the first half of Game 3, 50-46. 24 minutes of action left to determine who takes the pivotal 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.
- Ginebra leads over San Miguel Beer to end the first quarter of their own Game 3, 23-20.
PBA: Yeng Guiao stands by heated response to Khobuntin’s foul
Rain or Shine Elasto Painters’ Yeng Guiao during the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals Game 3 against TNT Tropang 5G. –PBA IMAGES
MANILA, Philippines—Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao defended his reaction during a heated moment in Game 3 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals against TNT on Sunday at Araneta Coliseum.
Midway through the third quarter of the Elasto Painters’ 107-86 blowout win over the Tropang 5G, Guiao shouted profanities at TNT’s Glenn Khobuntin after a hard foul on Adrian Nocum.
While Nocum was airborne, Khobuntin went for the block but ended up pulling the Rain or Shine rookie down in a dangerous landing.
PBA: Anton Asistio gives much-needed spark for Rain or Shine
Rain or Shine Elasto Painters’ Anton Asistio during the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals against TNT Tropang 5G. –PBA IMAGES
MANILA, Philippines—To avoid falling into a 0-3 hole in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals against TNT, Rain or Shine needed someone to step up offensively.
Coach Yeng Guiao’s starters began the game firing on all cylinders, but Rain or Shine needed an extra boost in the second half of Game 3.
Enter Anton Asistio, who shot the lights out in the Elasto Painters’ 107-86 rout of the Tropang 5G at Araneta Coliseum on Sunday.
PBA semifinals: Rain or Shine avoids 0-3 hole, dominates TNT
Rain or Shine Elasto Painters’ Anton Asistio during the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals against TNT Tropang 5G. –PBA IMAGES
Rain or Shine made sure it would not waste another big lead while taking advantage of the absence of RR Pogoy to clobber TNT, 107-86, that reduced its deficit in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals to 2-1 on Sunday at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Anton Asistio’s hot shooting spearheaded the convincing romp after blowing an 18-point lead and being forced to overtime by three Calvin Oftana freethrows in Game 2 as the Elasto Painters finally got a victory in the best-of-seven series.
Asistio finished with 24 points on four triples and two four-pointers for Rain or Shine, which led by a high of 29.
Anton Asistio on stepping up when it matters most for Rain or Shine. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/rEX8FCIwwr
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) June 29, 2025
Rain or Shine’s Anton Asistio and coach Yeng Guiao after winning Game 3 over TNT. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/MeHSrLDugb
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) June 29, 2025
LIVE SCORES: TNT Tropang 5G vs Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
- FINAL: The Elasto Painters get in the win column of the PBA Philippine Cup Semifinals after routing TNT, 107-86. The Tropang 5G still lead the series at 2-1.
- Things coming easy for Rain or Shine as they lead TNT, 84-57, entering the fourth quarter.
WATCH: Coach Yeng Guiao is livid at Glenn Khobuntin after his hard foul on Gian Mamuyac.
Khobuntin was whistled for a flagrant foul penalty one but Guiao was also whistled for a tech after using profane language.
Rain or Shine still up, 74-50. | @MeloFuertesINQ pic.twitter.com/DrlBwYI3xZ
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) June 29, 2025
- Rain or Shine still up, 74-50, 3:55 to go in the third.
- HALFTIME: Rain or Shine still looking good after two quarters, leading TNT, 51-37. The Elasto Painters are looking to notch their first win jn the best-of-secen series where Tropang 5G leads, 2-0
- Rain or Shine in complete control of the first quarter with a 33-15 lead over TNT here in Game 3.
As expected, Roger Pogoy won’t be playing today’s Game 3 due to a hurt hamstring. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/mSnQcIM21x
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) June 29, 2025
Silence fills the Araneta Coliseum before an explosive double-header of PBA Philippine Cup Semifinals Game 3s.
TNT looks to gain a 3-0 lead over Rain or Shine in the first game while Ginebra and SMB duke it out for a 2-1 lead in the nightcap. | @MeloFuertesINQ pic.twitter.com/cUcWpESKLo
— INQUIRER Sports (@INQUIRERSports) June 29, 2025
PBA: Pogoy doubts he can show up as TNT guns for 3-0 lead
The injury bug continues to hound TNT, which has the opportunity to take a commanding 3-0 lead over Rain or Shine in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals.
This time, it is RR Pogoy who has been listed as doubtful for Sunday’s Game 3 at Smart Araneta Coliseum.
Pogoy himself made his status known for the 5 p.m. affair, which will see the Tropang 5G bid for a chance to move on the cusp of advancing to the Finals, the last step in their historic quest to complete the sixth Grand Slam in PBA history.
“The doctor said that it’s day-to-day, but I doubt if I could give it a go on Sunday,” Pogoy said after being forced to sit the remainder of the 111-103 overtime win at Ninoy Aquino Stadium due to a hamstring problem.
PBA rues ‘lapse’ after wrong call that would’ve been costly
TNT forward Calvin Oftana, right, celebrates with teammates during Game 2 of the PBA semifinals against Rain or Shine.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines–The PBA acknowledged that Calvin Oftana should have been awarded four free throws instead of three during the final seconds of regulation in TNT’s 113-105 overtime victory over Rain or Shine in Game 2 of the Philippine Cup semifinals on Friday at Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
Deputy commissioner Eric Castro made the announcement after Oftana made all three charities with 7.7 seconds that tied the score at 99-all and eventually forced an extension where the Tropang 5G were able to prevail over the Elasto Painters.
While the league determined in its review that Oftana’s attempt was a three-pointer, videos from media outlets had a clear view that the TNT star was fouled by Gian Mamuyac from beyond the four-point arc.
PBA: Down 0-2, Rain or Shine’s Nocum not giving up
Rain or Shine’s Adrian Nocum during Game 2 of the PBA semifinals against TNT.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines—Rain or Shine Adrian Nocum didn’t have a lot of explanations after the Elasto Painters’ heartbreaking loss to TNT in Game 2 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals on Friday night.
A dejected Nocum offered no excuses after the 113-105 overtime defeat that put Rain or Shine into a 0-2 hole in the best-of-seven affair.
“Maybe it wasn’t just for us,” said Nocum at Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
ARRRAY KO 🤕
Adrian Nocum’s supposed game-winner… except it wasn’t counted as time ran out before he let the ball go.
TNT currently leads the Elasto Painters, 104-101, with 2:56 left in OT. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/tbo0hfro5m
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) June 27, 2025
PBA: Lassiter leads way for balanced Beermen in Game 2
San Miguel Beer swingman Marcio Lassiter during Game 2 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals against Barangay Ginebra.-MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines—San Miguel Beer shooter Marcio Lassiter drew high praise from coach Leo Austria after Game 2 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals, and for good reason.
Lassiter led the way for the Beermen in their 100-83 romp of Barangay Ginebra that tied their best-of-seven series at 1-1 Friday night.
“He (Lassiter) knows what the situation is and he stepped up. That’s why he’s here right now,” said a beaming Austria.
With Fajardo under minutes management, another veteran in Marcio Lassiter led San Miguel Beer to the dub over Ginebra. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/s6arnCsgkZ
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) June 27, 2025
PBA: Rain or Shine’s Mamuyac vows bounce-back after ‘costly’ foul
Rain or Shine guard Gian Mamuyac takes a shot during Game 2 of the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals against TNT.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net
MANILA, Philippines—Rain or Shine guard Gian Mamuyac had no trouble putting up with his missed game-winner in a Game 2 overtime loss to TNT in the PBA Philippine Cup semifinals on Friday.
What was a hard pill to swallow for Mamuyac, however, was his shooting foul on TNT forward Calvin Oftana, who hit three free throws with 7.7 ticks left in regulation to send the game into OT. The Tropang 5G went on to win, 113-105.
Gian Mamuyac says his three-pointer in regulation “felt good,” despite it not going in for Rain or Shine. @INQUIRERSports pic.twitter.com/xwP96wBQAr
— Rommel Fuertes Jr. (@MeloFuertesINQ) June 27, 2025
Mamuyac had a chance to redeem himself but misfired on a three-point try as time expired in regulation.
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